Boost Your Self-Care; Todd Nelson

Todd Nelson has been a Naturopathic Doctor for over 35 years, helping people take charge of their health through practical, high-level self-care. He’s co-written three health books and contributed to eight more. Known for his down-to-earth approach, Todd’s a familiar face and voice in the wellness world — he’s spoken at countless events for both the public and health professionals, made hundreds of media appearances, and even hosted his own radio show. He’s also shared his expertise as a corporate wellness trainer.

Contact Info

• Website: www.TOLWellness.com
• Book: Cannabis For Chronic Pain: A Proven Prescription For Using Marijuanna To Relieve Your Pain And Heal Your Life by Dr. Rav Ivker
  NOTE: Todd Nelson is the major contributor to the above book.

Most Influential Person

• Robert K. Cooper (Head of Cooper Strategies (The first to teach me what he called an instant calming sequence) www.RobertCooperPHD.com

Effect on Emotions

• Mindfulness helps me stay calm and centered.
• Our minds can become a “blender drink” of thoughts—spinning with urgency and anxiety.
• Mindfulness slows that chaos, softens the noise, and lets me choose peace throughout the day.

Thoughts on Breathing

• I don't know of anything that changes your state faster than changing your breathing. 
• Holding my breath, my diaphragm's up in my rib cage here. How do I just take a breath? I mindfully breathe through my nose, out through my mouth, even just a few breaths and let my diaphragm and my whole abdomen drop.
• Anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute, I can access calmness.

Suggested Resources

• Book: Any book by Pema Chodron, such as - The Compassion Book: Teachings For Awakening The Heart
• App: N/A

Bullying Story

• As a kid, I was sensitive and often picked on. My dad once hid in the bushes to scare off my bullies—after that, we oddly became friends.
• At seventeen, I started learning Kung Fu, mainly for self-defense, but what I really gained was mindfulness—staying calm and aware under pressure.
• During sparring, I learned to stay centered, what I call the “eye of the hurricane,” a practice that’s guided me ever since.